Psalm Chapter 75 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
Psalms Chapter 75 (Old Testament)
6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 75:1
Verse: לַךְ יְהוָה, תּוֹדָה
Transliteration: Lakh Adonai todah
English: “We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your name is near.”
Focus Word: תּוֹדָה (Todah)
- Root: י-ד-ה (Yod-Dalet-Heh)
- Meaning: “Thanksgiving,” “praise,” “acknowledgment.”
- Deeper Insight: Todah expresses gratitude combined with acknowledgment of God’s goodness, often offered publicly.
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 75 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Scott (University of Edinburgh, 1747–1821) | Commentary on the Holy Bible | Observes that God’s judgment over the proud affirms His sovereignty and justice. |
| Johann Albrecht Bengel (University of Tübingen, 1687–1752) | Gnomon Novi Testamenti | Highlights that the Psalm encourages the righteous to trust in God’s ultimate authority. |
| Richard Hooker (Oxford, 1554–1600) | Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity | Notes that moral order depends on recognition of God’s judgment and guidance. |
| John Brown (Edinburgh, 1722–1787) | Self-Interpreting Bible | Observes that humility and obedience align believers with God’s will and protection. |
| James Durham (St Andrews / Edinburgh, 1622–1658) | Commentary on the Psalms | Notes that the Psalm reassures the faithful that God’s justice will prevail over wickedness. |
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms | Calvin sees this psalm as a celebration of God’s just government. Human pride is humbled while the faithful are lifted. God’s cup of wrath destroys the wicked. |
| Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms | Henry interprets the psalm as affirming God’s righteous rule amid human arrogance. Judgment belongs to Him alone. The psalmist vows continual praise. |
| Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms | Barnes views the psalm as proclaiming divine authority over world affairs. God rebukes the proud and steadies the earth. The wicked drink the full cup of wrath. |
| John Morison – Practical Exposition of the Psalms | Morison sees the psalm as God’s declaration of His own judicial sovereignty. Human boasting is silenced. The righteous rejoice in His justice. |
| William Walford – Commentary on the Psalms | Walford interprets the psalm as encouraging trust in God’s timing. Promotion comes from God alone. The wicked fall under His judgment. |
| Andrew A. Bonar – Christ and His Church in the Psalms | Bonar emphasizes God’s righteous intervention. The cup symbolizes certain judgment. Praise flows from recognizing His rule. |
| Joseph Parker – People’s Bible Notes | Parker sees the psalm as challenging human pride. God exalts whom He will. The wicked cannot escape His justice. |
| Thomas Dale – Exposition of the Psalms | Dale reads the psalm as demonstrating that true power lies with God. Arrogance is overturned. The righteous rejoice in His judgment. |
| Horatius Bonar – Psalm Meditations | Bonar views the psalm as a warning to the proud. God holds the world steady. His justice is perfect. |
| Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms | Wordsworth interprets the psalm as the Church praising God the Judge. He casts down rebels and raises the humble. His justice inspires worship. |
Prayer: Thank You Lord that there is forgiveness and redemption with you. Thank You Lord that you provided the Way in The Lord Jesus Christ in whom we live, move and have our being. We ask you Lord to give us the grace to live righteously, obeying your commands, walking by faith. We honor you and thank you, Father that promotion doesn't come from the east or from the west, but promotion comes from you! The power of promotion and demotion is in Your Hand. Be glorified O Lord Jesus in our lives in Jesus' Name. Amen
